Portland is installing a new sewer pipeline and continues to update residents on what to expect, as well as road closures throughout the city. Although construction is almost completed, there will still be limited access around the site of installation involving a portion of Terwilliger Boulevard from Castleridge Lane- to the intersection of Highway 43. The...

The city of Portland has experienced a rainy month which led to a sewer overflow to discharge into the Willamette River. The River is an attraction for both residents and visitors alike, notwithstanding its most recent incidences of sewer efflux, causing increased bacteria and complications to the River. A combined sewer overflow is approximately 80 percent storm...

The City of Portland and its nearby cities are in the process of several projects to rehabilitate identified problem areas in their sewer systems. Salem, the capital city of Oregon and approximately 47 miles from Portland, treats an average of 30 million gallons a day at the treatment facility, with increases during warmer months. The current project for the city...

The city of Portland has been ever increasing its population growth these last several years. It’s a busy and profitable time with homes being designed and built quickly in order to accommodate the faced-paced growth. There are hundreds of new homes and mid-rise apartment buildings sprouting up throughout the city. Tax-financing strategies to support investments...

Portland is known for crafting beer, with nearly half of the beer sold coming from craft breweries. With the progression of time, the ‘norm’ sometimes evolves creatively. Not surprisingly, the way beer is made is also changing with advanced technology and a creative effort. Oregon’s craft brewers are pioneering more sustainable practices for brewing beer. Using...